Quality Control Technician (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Central Garden & Pet; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Access to online courses

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure products are packaged correctly and meet quality standards before shipping. This role runs Monday - Friday with 2nd and 3rd shift options.

You will inspect raw materials, components, and finished goods, maintain records, reject non-conforming items, collect samples, and collaborate with production to improve processes and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred certification in quality control.
• Must have food manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong MS Office proficiency and numerical skills.
• Good math, technical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of raw materials, components and finished products for defects and deviations.
• Work with production to ensure processes meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished goods for quality and adherence to specs.
• Maintain inspection records and test results accurately.
• Reject products that fail to meet quality expectations.
• Collect production batch samples to verify standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and suggest changes.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and accurate.
• Investigate quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Math skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Quality control standards

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

The Quality Control Technician will play a critical role in ensuring products are packaged correctly and meet quality standards before they are shipped to customers. This position runs Monday - Friday with the following shifts: 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM; 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products to check for defects, non-conformities, and deviations from quality standards.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure that manufacturing processes are in compliance with quality standards and are carried out correctly.
• Inspect finished produced goods to ensure their quality and adherence to specifications.
• Keep detailed records of inspections, testing results, and any deviations from the quality standards up-to-date and maintained.
• Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
• Collect and take samples of production batch to ensure products are meeting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest changes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that inspection and testing equipment are regularly calibrated to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Investigate the root causes of quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Maintain open and effective communication with production staff, quality assurance teams, and management to ensure everyone is aligned on quality goals and expectations.
• Prioritize safety in the manufacturing environment, ensuring that quality control activities are carried out safely and in accordance with safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Certification in quality control is preferred.
• Must have food manufacturing experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Good math, technical, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques.

Position Information

• This position pays $19.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.